This weekend I have some new fingerless gloves on the hook. They are an indulgence, a project for myself. I am so looking forward to using them in the coming cold snaps while driving my family around or taking my hyper toddler to the park.

These are based on several different ideas on pinterest. When they are done I think they will have the honeycomb mustard cables on them. We will see if I can figure it out.

My decision to rebrand my entire business has been one that was carefully measured. I have amazing loyal friends and customers, but my inconsistent history with management has made this a necessary step as I move to full time Dapple employment.

My research on rebranding has turned up many little details I'd never stopped to consider. There are so many tiny choices I neglected before that seem much more important this time around. I am hoping the NEW Dapple Apple will be more professional, organized, and better represent the business owner I am trying to be.

Until tomorrow, here are the top two contenders for my new logo font. I have to pick the new font before I draw the new logo, so here they are in the old one.

Blessings!

Well, the past year and a half has been a time of change and transition. Since my last post in January of 2014, I have lost my full time job, gotten pregnant, spent seven months in bed with the worst "morning sickness" ever, had an amazing son, and have been working full time at being a better wife and mother.

Since my last post, my business has transitioned as well. I have added more sewn items, more baby items, and I am working to expand my classes to include Crochet Workshops, Digital Classes, and Crafting & Maker Parties. I hope to have that portion of my business operational by early October.

As I move into working at The Dapple Apple again full-time, I will have some exciting giveaways, some free crochet class opportunities, and more! Stay tuned for more exciting things in the online shop, for more photos of my new line of tote and bags, and for party and class pricing information!

As I eluded to yesterday, I'm implementing some changes that will help make 2014 The Dapple Apple's best year yet!

With 2014 off to a whirlwind start, I am working diligently to bring more to The Dapple Apple than ever before. I have several custom orders to finish in the next two weeks, as well as a long list of plans for improvements to the website, new inventory, new classes, & more!

The first announcement is that we have now partnered with Yoga Bean Coffee in Lubbock, Texas to sell handmade crochet items in their store.

Additionally, I am now teaching crochet and website building classes at Yoga Bean!

The new Website Building Classes will be by scheduled meeting only & will include everything from Business & Personal Branding, Paper Marketing Design, and Website Building & Design.

Check back tomorrow for a new post on making a cowl!

With the New Year's Resolutions, I decided that simplicity is the key to success.

So, my business resolutions are:

Follow through.

Do more.

Connect.

To make those two simple things happen, I will need to focus more on the end result instead of getting caught up in the details. I have to get organized and look for time saving solutions. Let's see how this goes!

It isn't that I don't have anything to say, it is simply that I find myself too busy to sit down and type up everything that is going on with The Dapple Apple.

Between working a normal job, crocheting all the things, making all the jewelry, and doing all of the chores of daily life, I seldom find the time to update. I am hoping to change that in the coming months as I prioritize my time & shift more efforts into my business.

Is there anything that you would like to know more about?Are there any topics you would like to see covered here on the site?

Coming soon I hope to have a weekly blog about crochet inspirations, another about crocheting (with tips and free patterns), another about current projects, and several more.

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I'm Courtney Roper, an artisan living and working in Lubbock, Texas. I have a fantastic husband, a terrific son, a spoiled cat, an amazing sister, and more craft supplies than I can possibly use. I am grateful for my many blessings.